04-27-2022, 09:06 AM
(04-27-2022, 08:22 AM)michaeltex Wrote: So they start Bojan on Luka, that means Mitchell, with something going on in his quads, on JB.
Sounds like the DAL starting backcourt ought to score historic numbers.
I actually look at this as Dallas improving on defense. IF Mitchell is compromised physically, JB might be able to guard him effectively and leave DFS on Bogi and have Bullock available to defend Clarkson. Meaning to say that IF Dallas could effectively play Mitchell straight up (not cross-matching with their best defender) this would keep their Best pair of defensive players fresher and held out on the what has been the most productive player Utah has this series - Clarkson.
Defensively, if Dallas hits shots, Utah is toast... Put Mitchell into as much defensive responsibility as possible and make Bogi chase through the off-ball screens. I see it as Utah's best bet is to play zone and hope Dallas doesn't hit shots, to minimize the wear and tear on Bogi/Mitchell. The challenge for Dallas is to attack the zone inside to collapse it and create as many open 3's as possible. High Post Luka with Brunson/Dinwiddie initiating the offense and Powell lurking in the short corners when the bigs collapse to Luka.